Menstrual Cycle

How many days is the average female menstrual cycle?

• 14 days

• 28 days

• 7 days

How many days is the average period?

• 3-7 days

• 6-12 days

• 14 days

On which day does Ovulation typically occur?

• day 1

• day 7

• day 14

The menstrual cycle usually stops around the age of 45-55. What is the name of this stage?

• puberty

• menopause

• hormones

When do females start to produce mature eggs?

• puberty

• every day

• at birth

What is the purpose of the menstrual cycle?

• to fight infections

• to tell you that you are going through puberty

• to become pregnant

What are the names of the 2 hormones that control the menstrual cycle?

• estrogen and testosterone

• estrogen and progesterone

• progesterone and testosterone

What is the name of the lining that sheds each month during menstruation?

• lining

• endometrium or uterine lining

• blood

What organ are eggs released from?

• ovary

• uterus

• vagina

What does it mean when an egg has been fertilized and is implanted in the uterus?

• the female has a health condition

• the female is getting her period

• the female is pregnant